Rob Cooling

CEO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates25 yrs 2 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in health and safety strategy and organizational change.
  • Trustee of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
  • Author of the 10 step MBA for safety and health practitioners.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Health and Safety Executive with extensive experience in risk management and organizational safety strategies.

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ConstructionContract ManagementEnvironmental AwarenessEnvironmental ComplianceEnvironmental Impact AssessmentEnvironmental Management SystemsOccupational HealthProgram ManagementProject ManagementProject PlanningRailRisk AssessmentRisk ManagementSafety Management SystemsWater

About

Working to create a safer and healthier world of work | Experienced in health and safety strategy and organisational change | Trustee of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) | Author of the 10 step MBA for safety and health practitioners.

Experience

Dubai holding entertainment

Executive Director of Health & Safety

Sep 2025Present · 6 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • - Reporting to the Chief Technical and Projects Officer, responsible for health and safety governance and assurance across DHE projects and operations.

Neom

Executive Director of HSEQ

Aug 2022Aug 2025 · 3 yrs · Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

  • Reported to the Chief Projects Officer, responsible for developing and implementing the Projects HSEQ strategic framework across all NEOM Regions.
  • Designed and deployed HSEQ programmes, including leadership, culture and training initiatives and technology and innovation projects.
  • Provided HSEQ assurance to the Projects Executive leadership team.
  • Transferred to Trojena Region as HSEQ Lead for the USD 38 billion development.

Expo 2020 dubai

2 roles

Vice President of Health, Safety, Quality & Environment

Promoted

Apr 2018Apr 2022 · 4 yrs

  • Reported to the Chief Delivery Officer, responsible for development of the Better Together HSQE programme and strategic initiatives implemented during site delivery.
  • Transitioned to Operational Head for Health & Safety at the Main Operations Centre, led the health and safety team providing 24/7 support during event time operations.
  • Developed and implemented the Expo 2020 COVID-19 Guide to protect the health, safety and well-being of all employees and guest groups.

Director of Health, Safety, Quality & Environment

Apr 2017Apr 2018 · 1 yr

  • Provided leadership of the HSQE, Worker Welfare and Risk Management functions.
  • Established relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to create a partnership approach.

Wsp in the middle east

Director of Health & Safety

Mar 2015Mar 2017 · 2 yrs · Dubai

  • Reported to the Chief Executive Officer, responsible for developing and implementing health and safety strategy.
  • Led external health, safety and risk management advisory services, delivering consultancy and training solutions for clients.
  • Provided health and safety support for business activities in India.

Parsons brinckerhoff

2 roles

HSEQ Director

Promoted

Nov 2014Mar 2015 · 4 mos · Dubai, UAE

  • Directed corporate assurance activities for Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) management
  • Held position on Core Leadership Team, contributing to strategic decision making for corporate and project activities
  • Supported pursuit management for risk management opportunities across infrastructure and power markets
  • Developed strategy for security, business continuity and crisis management

Risk Services Manager

Sep 2010Nov 2014 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Dubai, UAE

  • Created Risk Services division (P&L responsibility), offering risk management consultancy and training services to clients across PB’s core MENA market sectors, namely Power and Infrastructure
  • Delivered strategic Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) projects for key clients, including Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP), Qatar Rail, Authority for Electricity Regulation (AER) Oman and Saudi Binladin Group (SBG)
  • Managed PB’s web based HSE reporting and assurance tool as a commercial offering, with responsibility for strategy and marketing
  • Designed Business Process Management (BPM) improvements for major programmes in the region, including Qatar Rail and Ashghal Local Roads and Drainage
  • Directed business development for risk management services, including marketing and bid management for risk related project opportunities

Santia consulting ltd

Principal Consultant

Feb 2007Jul 2010 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Dubai, UAE

  • Led a team of 6 staff providing HSE management consultancy and training services for major projects, including Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Dubai Metro
  • Managed a 6 month project for RTA Dubai, involving Training Needs Analysis (TNA) competency mapping and training development and delivery to address RTA agency / sector specific risks
  • Developed, implemented and maintained integrated management systems for strategic clients, in line with international specifications ISO 31000, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
  • Conducted HSE consultancy services in over 15 countries to clients predominantly in the oil and gas sector, including Saudi Aramco, BP, Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC)
  • Contributed to the development of the syllabus for the new NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and formed part of the core team involved in the delivery of the pilot programme in Oman

Grimsby institute of further and higher education

Head of Safety Training and Consultancy Services

May 2004Feb 2007 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Grimsby, UK

  • Led East Coast Occupational Safety and Health (ECOSH), a commercial subsidiary of Grimsby Institute, offering HSE consultancy and training services, such as management system development, risk assessment and incident investigation
  • Provided Permit to Work (PTW) training to clients in the oil and gas sector, to enhance the control of major hazards
  • Extended business development and provision of HSE services throughout the MENA region, including Kuwait and Libya
  • Fostered links with local industry through position as Chair of the South Humberside Health and Safety Group (SHHSG)

Hyder consulting

Health and Safety Advisor

Dec 2002May 2004 · 1 yr 5 mos · Lincoln, UK

  • Delivered HSE consultancy services, including asbestos risk management, food safety management and construction design management to government clients
  • Audited health and safety standards at over 100 educational establishments throughout the UK
  • Disseminated good practice on health and safety in education as an active member of the Regional Educational Safety Officers’ Group (RESOG)

Cope safety management ltd.

Health and Safety Consultant

Jun 2000Dec 2002 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Spilsby, UK

  • Initiated HSE consultancy services to clients across a diverse range of industrial sectors, including agriculture, construction, chemical processing and ports and logistics
  • Performed occupational hygiene assessments and environmental monitoring for workplace hazards, including noise, vibration and chemical exposures
  • Devised bespoke HSE training to address specific risks associated with client activities

Education

London Business School

Master of Business Administration (MBA) — Strategy

Jan 2012Jan 2013

The University of Salford

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) — Health and Safety Law and Management

Jan 2004Jan 2011

University of Hull

Bachelor of Science (BSc) — Safety and Environmental Management

Jan 2000Jan 2004

The University of Salford

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Jan 2001Jan 2003

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